Moscow, Nov 11, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Russia has dismissed recent US media reports claiming that US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation after Trump’s victory in last week’s presidential election.
In a statement on Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the reports “pure fiction,” emphasizing, “There was no conversation… This is completely untrue.” Peskov made these remarks during a daily briefing in Moscow, questioning the credibility of US media outlets that circulated news of the alleged call between Trump and Putin.
“This is a clear example of the quality of information that is sometimes published, even in widely respected publications,” Peskov added, according to Russia’s state-run Tass news agency.
The now-disputed report from a prominent US publication claimed that Trump called Putin from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday night, marking his first conversation with the Russian leader since defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election. According to the report, Trump allegedly advised Putin to avoid escalating the ongoing Ukraine conflict and expressed a desire to work with Moscow to de-escalate tensions.
The report also suggested that Trump underscored the importance of the substantial US military presence in Europe as a means of influencing peace efforts in Ukraine. Resolving the Ukraine conflict was a key point in Trump’s campaign promises.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials reportedly stated that Kyiv had not received any prior notification of the alleged Trump-Putin conversation.
FAQs
1. What was the content of the reported Trump-Putin phone call?
The report claimed Trump advised Putin to avoid escalating the Ukraine conflict and expressed a desire to collaborate on de-escalation efforts, emphasizing the role of the US military presence in Europe. However, the Kremlin denies any such call took place.
2. How did the Kremlin respond to these reports?
The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, dismissed the report as “pure fiction,” insisting that no conversation between Trump and Putin occurred following Trump’s electoral victory.
3. Has Kyiv responded to the news?
Reports indicate that Ukrainian officials stated Kyiv had no prior notice of the alleged Trump-Putin conversation, though the Kremlin has denied the call took place.
4. Why would a Trump-Putin call be significant?
Any early communication between Trump and Putin would hold considerable significance due to their potential discussions on resolving the Ukraine conflict, which has global implications.
5. Was resolving the Ukraine conflict part of Trump’s campaign promises?
Yes, ending the war in Ukraine was a central promise of Trump’s presidential campaign, suggesting he would seek to facilitate negotiations for peace.
